Quest Global, a leader in product engineering services, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Rapidus Corporation, a top Japanese manufacturer of 2-nanometer semiconductor solutions. This partnership will position Quest Global as a key design partner for Rapidus, offering expertise in advanced 2-nanometer AI chip solutions, ideal for high-performance AI semiconductor solutions.
For Rapidus, the collaboration provides access to Quest Global’s extensive global client base, enabling both companies to deliver innovative AI products and silicon solutions to new and existing clients. Quest Global, known for its cutting-edge AI chips, powers products like AR/VR glasses, smart helmets, wearables, and software-defined vehicles, integrating advanced AI technologies like neural processing and AR/VR.
Together, the partnership will support automotive, IoT, telecommunications, and more industries, using Rapidus’ manufacturing capabilities and Quest Global’s design services. Their joint efforts will offer AI-driven solutions and accelerate time-to-market for clients through Rapidus’ Rapid Unified Manufacturing Service (RUMS) model.
“As we enter the transformational era of gen AI, the semiconductor industry must establish a new framework for the stable and seamless design, development, and manufacturing of AI-driven advanced-node chips,” said Ajit Prabhu, Co-founder & CEO of Quest Global. “This partnership, based on the virtual IDM model, provides the silicon solution that companies worldwide seek. We are honoured to support the realization of this groundbreaking initiative in Japan, where the public and private sectors are working together to achieve advanced semiconductor technologies.”
“Quest Global has shown a strong affinity for our short turnaround time manufacturing services, specifically with RUMS,” said Dr. Atsuyoshi Koike, CEO of Rapidus. “Additionally, receiving evaluation and feedback from Quest Global will provide a solid foundation for customer acquisitions and products. Furthermore, becoming one of Quest Global’s foundry partners will provide us access to the company’s customer network. For Rapidus, securing a track record of design is vital, so this partnership will benefit both companies.”
